Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

RECTORY ROAD, E17 3BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY ROAD, E17 3BG.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E17 3BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E17 3BG combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.3M. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 3BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rectory Road, 0.1km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 3BG are sourced from Output Area E00022181 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3BG. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.9%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.9%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,200,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,181,344

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E17 3BG is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences231
Anti-social behaviour180
Theft from the person77
Burglary73
Drugs68

school Local Schools

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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.1 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.2 km
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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.6 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.8 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Akdeniz Supermarket0.4 km
  • Buy & Save Supermarket0.6 km
  • Paapa's Meat/Uncle's G Market0.8 km
  • Wood Street Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Central Wine0.6 km
  • + 94 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Wild Card Brewery0.6 km
  • Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.6 km
  • The Castle0.8 km
  • The Chequers0.8 km
  • The Queens Arms0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

129 nearby
  • FoodCycle Walthamstow0.4 km
  • Froth & Rind at St Mary's0.3 km
  • L'Hirondelle Kitchen0.6 km
  • Mannoush0.6 km
  • The Library Barista0.5 km
  • + 124 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow0.4 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.4 km
  • Perky Blenders0.5 km
  • What the bubbles 2 teahouse0.8 km
  • World of Spice0.4 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.8 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow0.6 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.6 km
  • Wood Street0.9 km